Feb 9 2009
Why is St George’s Day not a bank holiday?
St George’s Day in England is celebrated on April 23rd yet is not included as a public or bank holiday for those living in England.
There is a call for the government to make St. George’s Day a bank holiday in England. Not only does England fall way behind other countries for the number of public [...]
Feb 9 2009
St George’s Day
St George’s Day is the National Day for England and is celebrated on April 23rd.
The date of April 23rd is the chosen date for St George’s Day because that is the date that St. George died in 303 A.D.
Although St George is the Patron Saint of England the day is not marked with having a [...]